MOT Status
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178,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside - Advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve - Advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside - Advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner rear facing bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner rear facing bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner rear facing bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside - Advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower inner rear facing bush(s) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested ( brake binding )
nearside rear brake binding slightly
slight dampness around top of fuel filter
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet release catch faulty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet release catch faulty
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 HVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AF05 HVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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